Facetroid app is a scam

yle.fi (Swedish)

A viral TikTok app called Facetroid falsely claims to hack mobile cameras. Security expert Benjamin Särkkä states Facetroid is a scam, explaining that hacking a camera requires full phone access, which is rare due to strong security measures. While unlikely, a lit camera indicator light signals a breach. Särkkä advises against excessive fear, recommending layered security and camera covers.


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